Dupes of original branded items present significant intellectual property (IP) challenges in the fashion industry. Not all fashion products are entitled to IP protection and perceived similarities between products do not...more
A recent federal court decision highlights the delicate balance between U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance and trade dress protections for drugs administered in a tablet or capsule form. Last month, a district...more
4/9/2025
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Trademark Infringement
Conventional notions of trademark law suggest that emulating a popular product or service carries certain legal risks. However, a recent federal ruling highlights the complexities of trademark infringement cases involving...more
Imitation may be considered the sincerest form of flattery, but in the world of intellectual property (IP), it might cost you....more
10/3/2024
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Trademarks
The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) recently ruled in In re Joseph A. Stallard (dba Osgoode Media) that Osgoode Media could not register the image of a character as a trademark in connection with a video game....more
11/20/2023
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With the advent of readily accessible artificial intelligence (AI) and the breakthrough of generative AI (GAI) programs such as ChatGPT, Stable Diffusion and Midjourney, GAI is now a staple in all facets of business. GAI...more
With hundreds of thousands of clinical trials being conducted worldwide on an annual basis, creating a unique name for a new trial can prove almost impossible. When even a brief internet search can return multiple trials...more
Next time you fire up your computer and pick out your favorite typeface and font, beware. Your intended use might just land you in legal hot water....more
On January 2, 2021, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (Trademark Office) will introduce the modified and new trademark fees summarized below....more